Tigers announce team for Sunday

1 May 2009 12:52pm

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Scott Hamilton and Marcos Ayerza return to the Leicester Tigers team for the Heineken Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday (3pm).

Hamilton takes his place on the wing after being rested for last weekend's Guinness Premiership win over Bristol Rugby, while Ayerza comes into the front row, alongside George Chuter and Martin Castrogiovanni.

Craig Newby keeps his place at blindside, with Ben Woods and Jordan Crane completing the back row as Tom Croft and Ben Kay continue at lock. Geordan Murphy again captains the team from full-back.

There are six internationals on the bench, including Julian White, Harry Ellis and Aaron Mauger who makes his return to the matchday squad after injury.

Tickets for Sunday's semi-final will remain on sale at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

Cardiff Blues face Newport Gwent Dragons in a massive 'all-Welsh' European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final at Rodney Parade in April - and the region is now pleased to announce that tickets are on General Sale NOW!

Egg-cellent news! Our Cardiff Blues Rugby Camps return this Easter to give children right across our region the opportunity to participate in rugby during the holidays - and after selling out our last two camps you can book NOW to avoid any disappointment!

Cardiff Blues will be celebrating St David's Day when the region faces Edinburgh Rugby at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 12.45pm) - with hundreds of children invited as part of our Regional Schools Day.

Fine footwear retailer The Brogue Trader - one of the official sponsors of Cardiff Blues - is celebrating after being recognised by the British Footwear Association at its annual Footwear Industry Awards.

A powerful second half surge from new table-toppers Munster Rugby saw the run in three tries and wrap up victory over Cardiff Blues as the Guinness PRO12 season resumed at the newly-developed Irish Independent Park.